Hard-working Britons left with just £109 a month for fun

THE average Briton has just £109 a month to spend enjoying themselves, according to new research.

A study of 2,000 adults revealed nearly two thirds spend more of their hard-earned cash on unwanted outgoings such as mortgages and rent than they do on having fun.

And with the average person taking home £1,376 every month, just eight percent - £109 - is typically left for leisure activities such as restaurant meals, drinks and family time.

A spokesman for airport transfers provider, hoppa, which commissioned the research, said: “It's shocking to see that so many of us Brits give ourselves such a small allowance to have fun, especially when you consider the hours and graft we put in.”

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However, the research shows we're happy to splash the cash on fun items when holidaying abroad - and spend five times more on leisure activities when vacationing than we do during a typical month at home.

It's shocking to see that so many of us Brits give ourselves such a small allowance to have fun

Hoppa spokesman

After five months of saving for their break it takes UK adults just six days to spend their allowance - often having to purchase extra currency to see them through the rest of their break.

And despite setting themselves a budget, the results show holidaymakers overspend by 30 per cent - typically on “bumped up” tourist rates.

Much of the typical Brit's holiday allowance is spent on expensive car rental, service charges and extortionate entrance fees.

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Nearly two thirds spend more of their hard-earned cash on unwanted outgoings such as rent

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Britons are happy to splash the cash on fun items when holidaying abroad

While a quarter of respondents confessed to getting “ripped off” before even leaving the country, with food at the airport being one of the most overpriced spends.

The spokesman for hoppa added: “It's interesting to see that we become so lenient with our spending when we're abroad, considering how strict we are the rest of the time.

"Just goes to show that even with a budget break, it's the little things that add up.”